Citric acid/magnesium oxide/sodium picosulfate User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "Aside from the out-of-pocket cost ($130.00 for me), I would recommend this drug. It was effective in cleaning out my colon without having to drink copious amounts of fluid. I chose the orange flavor, and it reminded me of powdered Tang orange juice - not unpleasant at all. Better chilled if possible. I followed the split-dose regimen. It took about 90 minutes for the first dose to start working, but the process lasted about 2 hours. I did experience a slight, passing feeling of nausea at first, but it subsided once things got moving. The second dose, the next morning, took about the same amount of time to work, but the process only lasted about an hour. My physician reported that colon prep was 'excellent.'"

• Jul...
• September 7, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "I was deeply afraid of the prep. The Clenpiq prep was the size of a child’s water bottle. It didn’t taste great, but it was so tolerable! I did split prep and had no issues! No cramps, stomach aches, or nausea. The second dose in the AM really kicked in, but I was totally clean for the prep. I would recommend this to anyone - this prep is easy!"

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Clenpiq definitely did the job, but I had an awful headache during cleansing. The side effects I had in the days following my procedure led me to a visit to my cardiologist, who told me that Clenpiq contains a high rate of sodium. I have hypertension and take meds that control it very well, but after taking Clenpiq, my BP rose dangerously high for 3 consecutive days following the procedure! My BP gradually returned to normal ranges by the 4th day because it takes 3 days for this med to clear your system! Don’t recommend anyone who has hypertension issues to take this as a prep! I will try Miralax prep next time!"

• Epn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "By far the best prep I’ve ever used. I will no longer dread the colonoscopy prep process. Taste isn’t great, but much better than the others in my opinion, plus it’s such a small amount that you can suck it down pretty quickly. No stomach cramping at all, and it cleaned me out completely. Doctor gave me a free sample, so I can’t comment on cost."

• Jay...
• July 20, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "My first colonoscopy. Easy-to-read bullet points: - Not nearly as bad as I expected it to be. - Taste is very sweet: not terrible. The two servings are easy to get through. - I have emetophobia (scared of vomiting), so I took a Dramamine 1 hour before each dose. I think this (+ staying hydrated) helped. - Didn’t bother leaving the toilet for 3 hours after both doses. The first bowel movements started about 1 hour after the 1st dose, sooner after the 2nd. Was up a few times through the night too. - Mild nausea after the first dose, it went away. Bad bloating after both doses, mostly went away after BMs started. Mild off-and-on headache. - Worst side effect by far is the booty pain. Two words: Liquid fire. Not even aloe wipes stood up to the raw pain, but they helped a little. - I put a step stool in front of the toilet to use as a Squatty Potty, and it helped a lot, highly recommend. 8/10: Overall easy process, about as pleasant as possible, but the taste isn’t great, and the few side effects weren’t fun."

• Aud...
• August 19, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "I followed all of the instructions for the prep to the tee, but it did not work for me. I drank the first bottle at 8:30 pm and did not have a bowel movement the entire night. I had more than the recommended amount of liquid after the prep. I drank the second bottle 5 hours before my procedure, and it worked, but I don't think well enough to have the procedure. I am going to cancel my colonoscopy because I am nowhere near being cleaned out. I dread having to go through this again."

• Pas...
• February 25, 2021

For Bowel Preparation "I’ve had several colonoscopies in the past two years. Clenpiq was by far the easiest to take. As these preps go, the flavor was the easiest for me to drink. I really liked that I could drink the needed amount of clear liquids over a five-hour period. So when I need another colonoscopy at the end of this year, I will request Clenpiq, that is unless they come out with a pill!"

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Did not work for me. After the first dose, violent cramping, wicked headache, nausea, vomiting, chills. Could not take the second dose and had to cancel the procedure due to incomplete cleansing of the bowel. All in all, a miserable day of clear liquid diet and attempted cleansing for nothing."

• Aus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "Clenpiq works, but the problem is the packaging. The first bottle was very difficult to open. The second was impossible. My daughter couldn't open it either-no one could. At 5 a.m., I had to find a hacksaw to cut it open and drip the contents into a glass. Others have commented online about the ridiculous bottle. It's insane that a company charges $170 for a product that literally cannot be opened at a stressful time."

• Lad...
• March 11, 2017

For Bowel Preparation "F, 26, 150 lbs. Was given Prepopik because I had issues keeping down the normal prep. Was given three packets of Miralax and the Prepopik kit. I didn't have to start until 6 pm the day before the colonoscopy, so I was able to work the day before - first perk right off the bat. I took the Miralax packets, one each morning, the three days leading to my prep. My stool was already soft by the time prep day came, which helped. Got home from work at 5:30 and started. I was going to the bathroom 30 minutes to an hour after. No intense cramps or discomfort, just the urge to run to the bathroom lol. Woke up at 4:30 am to finish the second half. The doctor performed the colonoscopy later that day with no issues. Love this product, worked great for me!"

• Col...
• May 11, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "Well, I shouldn't have read some of the reviews. I think it was the best prep. Wasn't bad at all. Took the first prep at 6 pm, and it started working an hour later, and I wasn't up all night. The second prep was at 5:30 am. Everything went fine, and I had my colonoscopy at 10:20 am. Don't be afraid to take this."

• kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "Waste of time and money. I have very regular bowels and had to take both bottles, and didn't work. Scrambled at midnight to find a laxative since I would be charged by Dr. if I was unable to have the procedure! Has very low reviews overall on most websites."

• SRK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "This was not my first colonoscopy, but my first time using Clenpiq. I followed a low-fiber, low-residue diet 2 days before prep. On prep day, I had fluids only. My first dose (split dose) was at 5 pm. I used a straw to drink straight from the bottle. It was not that bad. (Suprep was much worse and a larger quantity to consume). Then, I had to drink 40 oz. of liquid over a period of 5 hours. Very easy for me to do; I was done in 2.5 hrs. I had no ill effects after taking the Clenpiq, no headache, no chills, no nausea (I had all of these with Suprep). Clenpiq began 'working' in about 30 minutes. I was in and out of the bathroom 4 to 5 times between 5:30 pm and 9 pm. Tips: do use A&D ointment and wet wipes. Also, if you have hemorrhoids, use Witch Hazel or Tucks. I was 'done' by 11:00. Slept till 2 am and had my second dose at 2:30 am (basically a repeat). No issues with my colonoscopy. Two small polyps were removed. You don't have to do this again for 5 years. Hope this review is helpful!"

• 1st...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "Not thrilled. I started off with two days of a low-residue diet, then started the liquid diet (mainly watered-down bone broth, Gatorade, and Jello) 24 hours before my colonoscopy. I drank the first Clenpiq bottle at 5 pm as my doctor recommended. The first bottle tasted okay, not great but tolerable. I drank five cups of clear liquid after. No bloating or pain, just some liquidy BMs. Then I drank the second bottle at 9 pm plus four cups of liquid. From about 10 until 4 am, I was up every 30-60 minutes to go to the bathroom. At 4 am, my BMs still were fairly dark and my colon was not clear. I fell asleep until 6, then had to go to the store to buy two boxes of Fleet enemas and figure out how to use them. I wasn’t sure the first one did the trick, so I used the second one. After that, it was clear. My procedure that morning went well, and the doctor said if I hadn’t used the enemas, they would not have been able to do the colonoscopy. I hope there are better preps on the market!"

• Liz...
• June 11, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "OMG, the best bowl prep ever! I have used every prep out there, and this is the best. I did not taste any flavor, although it was supposed to be cranberry. I get colonoscopies yearly and have to psych myself up to drink a gallon of disgusting prep. I drank the bottle straight, then drank 40 oz of water after. Then repeated for the second round. Drinking 8 oz of prep with no flavor is so much better than trying to drink down a gallon of nasty prep, which I usually throw up. Clenpiq stayed down, no gagging or throwing up. The only problem I had was a terrible headache, which lasted until after my procedure. Thank you, Clenpiq!"

• Iri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "I used Clenpiq for the first time. At first, I believed it cleaned me out. I drank one bottle at 5:00 PM, followed by 40 ounces of water over 4 hours. I repeated with a second bottle at 9:00 PM, followed by an additional 40 ounces of water until 1:00 AM. I was up until 4:00 AM having bowel movements. At 11:00 AM, I underwent my 4th colonoscopy. When I awoke, the nurse told me the doctor/surgeon was not happy with me because I did not prep properly. I did! He talked to me an hour later and said he couldn’t do a complete colonoscopy because of dark stool. I told him that this was a first for me and that I did everything as per the Clenpiq instructions and his. I drank more water than the instructions called for, which my doctor/surgeon advised me to. I am embarrassed and humiliated. I decided to do some homework and found out this can happen with any prep kit. I will never use Clenpiq again or go back to the doctor who performed the colonoscopy."

• Que...
• November 21, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Paid $90 with insurance for Clenpiq. Tastes like chemicals, so foul, nasty, and vile. Managed to drink the bottle at 5 pm (took 30 min to get it down). Felt nauseous trying to drink it. Drank the recommended water after. Had to do the 2nd bottle at 10 pm with more water. Felt nauseous all night. You can only drink liquids, so you have to drink this horrible concoction on an empty stomach. I never want to go through a bowel prep again. Thank God the bottles are small. I would rather have enemas, just saying..."

• Ral...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

For Bowel Preparation "The prep was administered as directed. The cleanse was inadequate. I had to have two enemas prior to the procedure because I did not feel as though I was adequately prepped. Even so, the capable doctor was unable to get an adequate read, and I have been instructed to return in one year. Choose an alternate prep kit so you do not miss a day of work and burden the medical community with a failed procedure. No one wants this."

• S L...
• June 28, 2016

For Bowel Preparation "I had my 5th colonoscopy today, and I used Prepopik for the first time. In past preps, I had horrible experiences with the different drinks that I had tried. Several of them caused me to be very nauseous and even throw up, but this was fantastic. I followed the directions for taking it twice in one evening, and it worked perfectly. I was in the bathroom 45 minutes after the first drink and then went regularly from that point on. I was a little nervous that my output was not as clear as I would have liked, but by the time of the procedure at 8 AM, things were at a good point. The report I received from the doctor said that the prep was excellent and they could see everything clearly. I am so grateful to this company for developing a product that doesn't taste horrible and can be used in such a small amount."

• Jag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "Super easy prep. First dose in early AM made me a little queasy, but it passed. No cramping. Second dose, no problem. Taste was fine, and quantity was small enough to drink quickly. Hydrating is very important."

• mar...
• July 27, 2022

For Bowel Preparation "This was my second colonoscopy. My first one I had no problems at all. This time I took Clenpiq, and it has been a terrible experience. Other than the fact that it did cleanse me out, there is nothing else positive about this product. I took the first bottle at 3:30 PM. The taste is absolutely putrid and lingers. But that is not the worst part of it. It started working about 2 hours after the first dose, I also started having chills. Another couple of hours later, I was having very watery bowels, then nothing for an hour or so, so I went to bed. I woke up twice in the middle of the night in a puddle of watery poop. Had to change and shower. After the second shower, I passed out. Thank goodness my husband was there. I felt terrible, lightheaded, nauseous, heart racing. As directed, I took the second dose at 9 am. For hours after the colonoscopy, bad cramps. Had loose stools for 2 days and still feel 'off' over a week later. This stuff was toxic to my body. NEVER AGAIN!!!"

• Ano...
• May 22, 2020

For Bowel Preparation "First dose Clenpiq: stomach pain and nauseous; visits to the bathroom were no more than 3. Second dose: after 15 minutes of the intake, felt nauseous and like in seconds and on my way to the bathroom, I vomited all of it. I don’t think I will be okay to have my colonoscopy and will never ever use this product again."

• Jod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Clenpiq is a cranberry-flavored liquid that you drink directly from the bottle. It is very sickeningly sweet and viscous, and I kept having to drink water in between as a chaser. Within an hour, I started pooping, which was fine. Then, after 4 hours, I started getting chills, then felt hot, then felt like I was going to pass out! Knowing that I would have to take another 5 oz dose at 11 PM didn't help. I stared at the bottle at 11:05 PM and took a few swallows of Clenpiq, then immediately started vomiting white foam. My husband kept encouraging me to finish the bottle so that I would be cleaned out. I tried a few more swallows and again started vomiting. There was no way that I would be able to drink that second bottle! In my case, I think that one bottle was sufficient for me because I had been going to the bathroom quite often, and Clenpiq was very potent for my system. I'm not sure that I will ever undergo another colonoscopy because the prepping process is a terrible experience!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

For Bowel Preparation "Tasted fine, but failed to provide sufficient colon cleaning. Despite following the preparation guidelines fully, starting two hours early and drinking more than double the amount of water recommended, the Boston Bowel Prep Score was 1 out of 9."

• Rem...
• August 29, 2018

For Bowel Preparation "If you're reading this, chances are your doctor prescribed Clenpiq. I recently had a colonoscopy, and the doctor had me use the Clenpiq. It's not cheap, and insurance doesn't seem to cover it. I believe the price is roughly $150, and they gave it to me for $50. Hated it, but I trusted my doctor. On prep day, I had black coffee and then water for breakfast. For lunch, green 'yuck' jello. Then back to water and Diet 7Up. At 3 pm, I slowly drank the first bottle. Nothing happened. After about two hours, 'thar she blows!!' As an aside, have a tablet or laptop ready to watch movies or shows or whatever your choice. Back to the fun. I continued this pace the rest of the night. I got maybe a couple of hours of sleep. Then, four hours before the procedure, I drank bottle two. More bathroom time, but not nearly that much. I was done and had the procedure. The doctor said I was totally clean, which is good because if you're not, you'll have to do it again. So a big thumbs up to Clenpiq. It worked for me."